Sappi Engineering Bursary 2023/2024 for South African Students

Sappi Bursary scheme is intended to cater for talented, high flyers and innovative young South African citizens; it is a talent-based approach where applicants who meet the minimum criteria may be invited to a selection interview. Sappi awards several bursaries yearly based on our annual skills audit and business needs.

Application Deadline: 30th September 2020

Eligible Countries: South Africa

To be taken at (country): South Africa

Eligible Field of Study: Sappi invites students/undergraduates who are interested in studying through Sappi bursary scheme to apply for bursary programme in the following study fields:

• Chemical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
• Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
• Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
• Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
• Industrial Engineering (BSc or BEng)
• Mechanical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
• Mechatronics Engineering  (BSc or BEng)

Offered Since: Bursary/Scholarship

Type: Undergraduate

Eligibility: Eligibility requirements for a Sappi bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
• You must have completed in Matric or currently be in Matric
• Your must have achieved more than 70% for Maths (not Maths Lit), 70% for Physical Science and 60% for English in Matric or Grade 11 if you are currently in Matric
• You must intend to study full time at a university supported by Sappi for Engineering studies

Preference will be given to applicants from communities surrounding Sappi operations who meet the academic requirements.

Value of Scholarship: The Sappi bursary can include tuition, books, accommodation and a living allowance. The value awarded depends on the student’s household income. 

Duration of Scholarship: duration of candidate’s course

How to Apply: You need to submit the following documents:

• Submit or forward your CV
• Motivation letter/Covering letter
• Grade 12  (Mid-year results)
• Academic transcripts if already at the university

Interested persons, who meet the above requirements, are invited to apply online.

OR

Visit your local Sappi HR Department and hand in your application there.

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details